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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1921
Page
5
A period advertisement touts S S S as a fifty year old blood remedy that drives out impurities causing rheumatic pains. The speaker, a local druggist, claims the product cleanses circulation and advises consulting the Chief Medical Advisor at 858 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta for free medical guidance.
The Social Literary Club met at 21 West Union Street Tuesday with Mrs. W. E. Peters hosting and Mrs. T. N. Hoover presiding. Delegates were chosen for the Southeast Ohio district convention in Logan on April 7 and 8.
A Tuesday luncheon hosted by Mrs. F. L. Preston at The Colonia honored Mrs. W. L. Kessinger of Kansas City and Mrs. D. W. Peters of Detroit visiting Athens. Eight covers were set.
Masons and their wives and sweethearts anticipate an informal dance Thursday evening at the Masonic Temple. The gatherings are popular and well attended, with participants looking forward to the friendly social affair as a highlight.
Announcement of the marriage of John W. Bodley auditor for the McBee Binder Co. to Miss ap J Butler of Cincinnati. The ceremony was Saturday at the Hotel Deshler Columbus with Mrs. G L Fenzel attending. The couple returned to Athens and will reside at 28 West Washington Street.
Under the flag they fought to save 29 veterans marched up Court street to the Red Mens hall for a hearty supper in their honor. Mrs Addison Fryburger welcomed them and spoke on the GQ. A. R. The veterans thanked the W R C hostesses as Mr Howard Bobo contributed song and music with readings and reminiscences completing the evening.
The Hobson Study Circle met with Mrs. N. K. Welk at 100 Lancaster Street. Four new members were elected. Prizes of violets went to Mrs. F. L. Swan and Mrs. Victor Pierce, with consolation to Mrs. L. H. Blackwood. Crystal Simms read two pieces and guests attended social chat.
Friday evening April 8 the Sunday school class led by Prof. Stewart plans a monthly party at the home of Mrs. Arthur Boyles on North Congress Street.
Mrs. L. H. Bingman and her son returned yesterday from a visit in Ashland Kentucky with brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs O M Russell. Mrs Russell and baby joined them for a two week visit with relatives in Athens and Chauncey.
Mr Pearl Beal returns home from Columbus hospital where Mrs Beal underwent a serious surgical operation and is now recovering.
A lively Tuesday club gathering at 24 Morris Avenue featured the Atlantic Monthly topic To Counsel the Gospel. Readers were Mrs. L. J. Addicott and Miss Ella Moore. leaders were Miss Constance McLeod and Miss M Louise Stahl. A large audience contributed to a spirited discussion and a refined luncheon followed. Officers elected: Dr. W. I. Gard president, Mrs. W. R. Phillips vice president, Mrs. C. L. Martzolff secretary, Dr. S. K. Mardis treasurer.
Mrs E D Sayre left last evening for Atlantic City to spend the month of April. Judge Sayre is in Cleveland this month holding court.
Mrs Robert L Woodworth is noted as a visitor in Columbus and she went there this morning.
We Miss Helen Reynolds has returned and resumed her teaching at Ohio University after spending the spring vacation with relatives in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Coshocton. Mrs. W L Kessinger of Kansas City who is the guest of her cousin Mrs C H Welch went to Nelsonville today to visit friends of former years.
Mrs. F. W. Bush arrived home after a winter spent in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Mrs. V. G. Danford of 28 Maplewood Drive will host the Friendship Needle club Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
A special meeting of the Womans Benefit Association of the Macca bees is called for Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mrs C L Poston and Mrs T R Biddle will arrive home Thursday after a sojourn at Atlantic City.
Mrs I G Morgan has returned from Columbus where she stayed with her daughter Mrs Chris Lomax who is convalescing from a surgical operation in a city hospital.
The Central schools PTA will meet in the school auditorium Thursday at 3 15 PM. The high school will present the program and domestic science girls will serve refreshments. A banner attendance is expected.
Mrs. E. G. Silvus and her daughter Mrs. B. J. Waters (Catharine Silvus) of Sault Ste Marie Canada travel today to Portsmouth for a relatives visit. Mrs. Silvus returns Friday and her daughter will stay briefly in Jackson with Miss Anna Maud Jones.
Mr and Mrs John Winder intend to make Athens their home. Mr Winder's work with The F C Stedman Co keeps Athens as his natural base. Mrs Winder came from New York to visit and is impressed with the city. She left today for a short trip back to New York, with plans to return in a few weeks.
Lincoln Neb Apr 6 Farmers of Nebraska did not cut wheat acreage as threatened last year due to low prices. A B E Anderson of the federal bureau of crop estimates says winter wheat sown last fall is only two percent less than a year ago and well above the ten year average.
A fragmented notice shows a Bulgarian verse titled Solid and mentions blood tea in a chaotic OCR fragment. The readable items identify a local goods listing style and references to druggists. The garbled text suggests a mixed advertisement or catalog blurb with unclear context.
Sharp buying that closed yesterday in New York stocks met an opening today as optimistic reports flowed. The market responded broadly with gains as call money at 6 1/2 percent influenced lending and renewing activity.
Rose Elizabeth Pruden, daughter of Frank I and Bell Me Vay Pruden, born near Richmond Virginia December 12 1907 died in Kensington Ohio April 1 1921 at age 13 years 3 months 19 days. Survived by parents a grandmother and two brothers. The family notes her as a joy and pride and laments her loss with a prayerful farewell.
The family expresses gratitude for the sympathy and help received, noting beautiful flowers and consoling words. Special thanks go to Rev. J. A. Miller for his comforting address and to the ladies for the music, with appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Frank I. Pruden and Family.
The Senate approved a bill by Senator Brand to cut the state 1.8 mill school levy to 0.15 mill for an educational equalization fund while 1.65 mills stay with counties. A second measure by Senator Jones provides 15 000 dollars to display World War I battle flags in the state house rotunda.
The Athens high school alumni association will meet in the Sunday school room cor the First M. E. church at 7 15 Friday evening. After the annual election of officers is held the following program will be given selections by the High School Orchestra vocal solos by Irma Comstock Supt C E Stailey vocal solo and Chas Schaffer selections by the High School Orchestra A membership boost will accompany the serving of refreshments.
Care-worn women seek youth and vitality. The ad promotes Bitro-Phosphate, a pure organic phosphate, dispensed by McKee Drug Co. touted as prescribed by New York and Paris physicians to increase weight and strength and revive youthful looks and feel.
Funeral services for Rose Elizabeth Pruden aged 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Pruden, were conducted Tuesday at 1:30 PM at the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Hebbardsville. Rev. James A. Miller delivered the address as women of the community sang. Interment followed in the McVay family lot next to the cemetery. The cortege traveled from the Pruden home near Kensington to the Jacob McVay Place, now Mrs. Pruden’s residence.
Ralph D. Cole appeals to former members and unit historians to supply data for the planned history of the 37th Division Buckeye during World War I. The project, contracted to Wynkoop Hallenbeck Crawford, aims for publication around October 1921 with inclusion of the 166th Infantry.
The funeral for John Povlik Jr. 16 was held at 9 30 this morning at the Catholic church in Buchtel with interment in Buchtel Catholic cemetery. He died Monday after several months illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John Povlik Sr of Drydock and well regarded in the community. A W C T U meeting followed at the home of Mrs Thomas Power with good attendance. Theresa Heiser of Jacksonville underwent tonsil and adenoid removal in Columbus last Friday and was brought home Sunday evening in good condition. Mrs John Strohmeyer has returned from Akron and Cadiz visiting relatives. her grandson John Schubert accompanied her to Cadiz and spent a month there before returning to this city.
Mrs Ralph Foster Isabel Nelson returned to her Springfield home yesterday ending a visit with relatives in the area. Mr and Mrs C A Young of Arbagerest announce the birth of a daughter born Friday.
C G Faires is in Columbus on business. B F Achauer returned from Lakeside Park where he spent a week at his cottage preparing for summer. Mr and Mrs W M Tryon of Mt Raynor Md welcomed a son born at Easter. Mrs Tryon is formerly Sylvia Smith. James Hayden suffered a left arm injury from a pick wielded by his son Leo at Mine 256. six stitches were required. C G Faires continues daily in Columbus. Mrs Jennie Bean of Columbus visited Jacksonville to stay with relatives and friends. she is with Mrs Mollie Lauser who has been ill for months.
Secretary of State Hughes convenes a high level meeting in Washington with Senator Lodge and Senator Knox leaders on international affairs and Colonel George Harvey newly named ambassador to Great Britain.
A committee of Chardon filed signed statements charging H. Thrasher former Geauga county prosecutor with misconduct in office. The action follows routine procedure in the state system.
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